The Miami Hurricanes got routed in Sugar Bowl following the 1985 season with an outside chance at the National Championship. Miami used the 35-7 loss against Tennessee in New Orleans on New Year’s Day as motivation for the 1986 season.
The 1986 Miami Hurricanes team was one of the most dominant in college football history and one of the best to not win the National Championship. The Hurricanes were third in the country in scoring at 35.8 points per game and fourth in points allowed at 12.5 ppg.
Vinnie Testaverde finished the season with 2,557 yards, 26 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.